Shirtloads of Science

Dr Karl’s a curious optimist – a great combination for a science lover. Join him and his guests as he explores the latest developments in science with leading researchers and communicators. Get ready for weird facts, amazing conversation and remember, it’s never too late for a happy childhood!
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ABC Podcasts

Triple J Science with Dr Karl

Dr Karl’s famous triplej mission is to bring science to the peeps! Subscribe and join host Lucy Smith, her guests, and a bunch of curious Triple J listeners for a weekly injection of science, myth-bashing and answers!

The Challenger Legacy

Forty years ago this January, the Space Shuttle Challenger disintegrated on its way into orbit. All seven astronauts on board were killed.

In the days after the tragedy, the world wanted answers. What really caused the shuttle to explode? And should the launch have been stopped altogether?
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Great Moments in Science

Great Moments In Science aired weekly on ABC radio for over 20 years until 2023. From the groundbreaking and lifesaving to the wacky and implausible, Dr Karl reveals some of the best moments in science.
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Previous Podcasts

Sleek Geeks

Dr Karl and Adam Spencer released this weekly podcast up until 2015. They mix science with humour and set out to answer some of the perplexing scientific mysteries we encounter on a daily basis. As the Sleek Geeks like to say: ‘Learn something without even noticing.’
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